Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 749 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
Subchapter O - FOSTER HOMES: HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT
Division 4 - SPACE AND EQUIPMENT
Section 749.3041 - What are the requirements for a foster home's physical environment?
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
The foster home must ensure that:
(1) The home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair;
(2) Equipment and furniture are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair;
(3) Exits in living areas are not blocked by furniture;
(4) The outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair;
(5) Outdoor areas are well drained;
(6) Windows and doors used for ventilation are screened;
(7) Flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of the reach of children unless caregivers have evaluated a child as capable and likely to use such items responsibly; and
(8) The home is free of rodents and insects.
